Living in Montana's "big city" has more than a few perks. Aside from allowing you to shop at stores most Montanans can only access with a long drive or an internet connection, Billings blends metropolitan opportunity with access to some of Montana's most iconic open spaces. If that makes Billings sound like the ideal place to live to you, you're not the only one. Billings has enjoyed some of the fastest growth of any city in Montana in recent years, but it's no stranger to rapid expansion. Back in the late 1800s, when Billings was first established, its seemingly overnight growth earned it the moniker "The Magic City."

These days, Billings looks a bit different than it did at the turn of the 20th century, but the natural features that have characterized this city from the start remain reassuringly in place. The Rims still act as a natural divider between neighborhoods, and the peaks and valleys of the Bighorns, Crazies, Big Snowies, and more still beckon from the distance.

In one weekend, you could go skiing sans crowds in Red Lodge, attend a festival at South Park, drive to Yellowstone, or take advantage of local trails right in Billings, finishing up the day with a beer or a bite at the Montana Brewing Company. Whatever you do, don't spend your days (or nights) worried about the safety of your home. Investing in an ADT monitored security system can take the burden of home protection off your mind, so you're free to get back outside.